<b>20. Scott Kazmir trade</b>
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The Astros acquired Scott Kazmir from the A’s on July 23, showing their willingness to add to the payroll at the trade deadline to compete down the pennant stretch. less

<b>20. Scott Kazmir trade</b>
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The Astros acquired Scott Kazmir from the A’s on July 23, showing their willingness to add to the payroll at the trade deadline to compete down the pennant ... more

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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<b>19. Craig Biggio's Hall of Fame induction</b>
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Craig Biggio was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y., on July 26, becoming the first player to have an Astros cap on his Hall of Fame plaque. less

<b>19. Craig Biggio's Hall of Fame induction</b>
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Craig Biggio was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y., on July 26, becoming the first player to have an ... more

<b>17. Aug. 18: Astros 3, Rays 2 (10)</b>
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Marwin Gonzalez hit a walk-off home run to right field in the 10th inning to beat the Rays.

<b>17. Aug. 18: Astros 3, Rays 2 (10)</b>
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Marwin Gonzalez hit a walk-off home run to right field in the 10th inning to beat the Rays.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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<b>16. Aug. 16: Astros 6, Tigers 5</b>
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Jose Altuve hit a walk-off single in the ninth inning to beat the Tigers at Minute Maid Park, setting the tone for an eight-game span in which the Astros had four walk-off victories. less

<b>16. Aug. 16: Astros 6, Tigers 5</b>
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Jose Altuve hit a walk-off single in the ninth inning to beat the Tigers at Minute Maid Park, setting the tone for an eight-game span in which the Astros had four ... more

Photo: Bob Levey / Getty Images

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<b>15. July 24: Astros 4, Royals 0</b>
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Veteran lefthander Scott Kazmir, a Cy-Falls graduate who grew up cheering for the Astros, threw seven scoreless innings in his debut with the Astros to beat the Royals 4-0 and put the Astros back in first place for the first time since they fell out of first on Aug. 12. less

<b>15. July 24: Astros 4, Royals 0</b>
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Veteran lefthander Scott Kazmir, a Cy-Falls graduate who grew up cheering for the Astros, threw seven scoreless innings in his debut with the Astros to beat the ... more

Photo: Colin E. Braley / Associated Press

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<b>14. April 12: Astros 6, Rangers 4 (14)</b>
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George Springer made a game-saving catch at the wall in right field to rob the Rangers’ Leonys Martin of a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning. The Astros won 6-4 in the 14th inning at Globe Life Park. less

<b>14. April 12: Astros 6, Rangers 4 (14)</b>
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George Springer made a game-saving catch at the wall in right field to rob the Rangers’ Leonys Martin of a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning. The ... more

<b>12. June 25: Astros 3, Rays 2 (13)</b>
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On a night the Astros struck out 19 times, Carlos Correa hit a two-out, walk-off single to right field to drive in Colby Rasmus in the 13th inning to beat the Rays at Minute Maid Park. less

<b>12. June 25: Astros 3, Rays 2 (13)</b>
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On a night the Astros struck out 19 times, Carlos Correa hit a two-out, walk-off single to right field to drive in Colby Rasmus in the 13th inning to beat the ... more

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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<b>11. July 23: Astros 5, Red Sox 4</b>
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Jose Altuve hit a walk-off home run in the ninth to beat the Red Sox to complete a three-game sweep.

<b>11. July 23: Astros 5, Red Sox 4</b>
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Jose Altuve hit a walk-off home run in the ninth to beat the Red Sox to complete a three-game sweep.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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<b>10. July 30: Astros 3, Angels 0</b>
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Jason Castro hit a walk-off home run to cap a three-game sweep of the second-place Angels with a 3-0 victory.

<b>10. July 30: Astros 3, Angels 0</b>
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Jason Castro hit a walk-off home run to cap a three-game sweep of the second-place Angels with a 3-0 victory.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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<b>9. Keuchel starts All-Star Game</b>
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On July 14, Astros ace LHP Dallas Keuchel becomes the fourth pitcher in franchise history and the first for the American League to start an All-Star Game at Great American Ballpark. He joined Roger Clemens (2004), JR Richard (1980) and Mike Scott (1987) as the only pitchers in franchise history to start an All-Star Game. Jose Altuve started at second base to become the first Astros player selected to start a Midsummer Classic for the American League. less

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On July 14, Astros ace LHP Dallas Keuchel becomes the fourth pitcher in franchise history and the first for the American League to start an All-Star Game at Great ... more

Photo: Rob Carr / Getty Images

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<b>8. Sept. 30: Astros 7, Mariners 6</b>
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Chris Carter had several key hits for the Astros down the stretch, but none was bigger than a three-run homer in Seattle that forged a 6-6 tie during the sixth inning against the Mariners in a game the Astros had to win to keep their playoff hopes alive. less

<b>8. Sept. 30: Astros 7, Mariners 6</b>
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Chris Carter had several key hits for the Astros down the stretch, but none was bigger than a three-run homer in Seattle that forged a 6-6 tie during the sixth ... more

Photo: Otto Greule Jr / Getty Images

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<b>7. Correa's major-league debut</b>
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Astros shortstop Carlos Correa, the top overall pick in the 2012 draft, made his major-league debut June 8 against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field as the youngest player in the majors to begin his impressive bid to win the 2015 AL Rookie of the Year Award. less

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Astros shortstop Carlos Correa, the top overall pick in the 2012 draft, made his major-league debut June 8 against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field as the ... more

Photo: PAUL BEATY / Associated Press

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<b>6. Aug. 23: Astros 3, Dodgers 2 (10)</b>
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Jason Castro drilled a walk-off home run to left field in the 10th inning to cap a brilliant three-game sweep over the NL West-leading Dodgers. less

<b>6. Aug. 23: Astros 3, Dodgers 2 (10)</b>
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Jason Castro drilled a walk-off home run to left field in the 10th inning to cap a brilliant three-game sweep over the NL West-leading ... more

Photo: Gary Coronado / Houston Chronicle

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<b>5. Oct. 11: Astros 4, Royals 2 </b>
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In the Astros' first home playoff game in a decade, ace Dallas Keuchel dominated the Royals for seven innings to give Houston a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series. less

<b>5. Oct. 11: Astros 4, Royals 2 </b>
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In the Astros' first home playoff game in a decade, ace Dallas Keuchel dominated the Royals for seven innings to give Houston a 2-1 lead in the AL Division ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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<b>4. Oct. 4: Diamondbacks 5, Astros 3</b>
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Forget about the result of this game, it was more about the big picture and the Astros clinching a playoff berth on the final day of the regular season, their first postseason trip in a decade. And that led to one raucous clubhouse celebration. less

<b>4. Oct. 4: Diamondbacks 5, Astros 3</b>
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Forget about the result of this game, it was more about the big picture and the Astros clinching a playoff berth on the final day of the regular season, their ... more

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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<b>3. Oct. 6: Astros 3, Yankees 0</b>
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On the sport's biggest stage at Yankee Stadium, the Astros and ace Dallas Keuchel silenced the Bronx Bombers. Colby Rasmus started his monster postseason with a homer that proved to be all the offense the Astros would need. less

<b>3. Oct. 6: Astros 3, Yankees 0</b>
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On the sport's biggest stage at Yankee Stadium, the Astros and ace Dallas Keuchel silenced the Bronx Bombers. Colby Rasmus started his monster postseason with a ... more

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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<b>2. Aug. 21: Astros 3, Dodgers 0</b>
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Righthander Mike Fiers threw the first no-hitter in Minute Maid Park history, striking out 10 and walking three with Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, the all-time leader in no-hitters, in attendance. less

<b>1. Sept. 13: Astros 5, Angels 3</b>
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In a thrilling season, there was no more exciting victory than this one. The Astros trailed 3-0 with two outs in the ninth inning before Preston Tucker - down to his final strike - clubbed a solo home run. That started a remarkable two-out rally that included a Carlos Correa ground ball getting stuck in Angels second baseman Taylor Featherson's glove. The big blow was Jed Lowrie's pinch-hit, go-ahead three-run homer that just landed beyond the reach of Kole Calhoun and into the right-field seats. This game was a pivotal factor in the Astros finishing one game ahead of the Angels for the second AL wild card. less

<b>1. Sept. 13: Astros 5, Angels 3</b>
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In a thrilling season, there was no more exciting victory than this one. The Astros trailed 3-0 with two outs in the ninth inning before Preston Tucker - down to ... more

OAKLAND – The Astros will open their 2016 schedule on the road against the Yankees on April 4 and then hold the home opener at Minute Maid Park on April 11 against the Kansas City Royals.

The Astros’ 2016 interleague slate will feature their old National League Central rivals. The St. Louis Cardinals will visit Minute Maid Park on Aug. 16-17.

The Cubs, who have traditionally been one of the strongest draws in Houston, will visit the Astros from Sept. 9-11. The Reds also will visit Minute Maid Park on June 17-19.

The Astros will play their first six games on the road next season, beginning with the opener at Yankee Stadium. They’ll be off on April 5 and then play the next two games of the three-game series in the Bronx. They’ll then play an interleague series against the Brewers at Miller Park April 8-10 before returning home for a seven-game homestand that begins with a four-game series against the Royals.

The Yankees will make their only visit to Minute Maid Park on July 25-27. The Red Sox will visit for a three-game series April 22-24. The Lone Star Series rival Rangers will make three visits to Minute Maid Park next season, May 20-22, Aug. 5-7 and Sept. 12-14.